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Han R, McDowell R, Gaunt S, Mondor M, Hernández-Álvarez AJ. Transforming oilseed blends: the impact of low-moisture extrusion on antinutritional factors, protein structure, and nutritional value. Food Chem 2025; 484:144417. [PMID: 40286713 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2025] [Accepted: 04/17/2025] [Indexed: 04/29/2025]
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Oilseed cakes from hemp, rapeseed, and flaxseed are protein-rich, sustainable sources but are limited in food applications by antinutritional factors. This study blended meals from these oilseeds with pea or hemp protein ingredients (50:50 w/w) and applied low moisture extrusion (10 % and 20 %) at 122 °C to investigate their impact on physicochemical characteristics of oilseeds blends. Extrusion preserved protein content, reduced protein solubility by up to 44.5 %, and improved in vitro digestibility by up to 13.5 %. Antinutritional factors, including polyphenols (-10.18 % to -52.80 %), saponins (-4.48 % to -21.31 %), condensed tannins (-20.37 % to -41.05 %), and trypsin inhibitors (-2.26 TIU/mg to -13.31 TIU/mg), were significantly reduced, though phytic acid content was less affected. Extrusion decreased surface hydrophobicity, disrupted protein-protein interactions, altered secondary structures, and retained protein profiles under reducing conditions. These findings provided valuable scientific insights into the application of extrusion in enhancing nutritional value and modifying structure of plant-based meat alternatives.
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- Ruixian Han
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, Leeds, UK
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- SPG Innovation, Unit 6 Heathcoat Building, Nottingham Science and Technology Park, Nottingham NG7 2QJ, UK
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- SPG Innovation, Unit 6 Heathcoat Building, Nottingham Science and Technology Park, Nottingham NG7 2QJ, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnological Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada; Institute of Nutrition and Functional foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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Liu X, Shi Y, Wang M, Adhikari B, Xue F. Covalent conjugation of hemp protein isolates with curcumin via ultrasound to improve its structural and functional properties. Food Chem 2025; 482:144096. [PMID: 40187321 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2025] [Accepted: 03/27/2025] [Indexed: 04/07/2025]
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This study investigated the covalent conjugation of hemp protein isolate (HPI) with curcumin induced by ultrasound-generated free radicals and its impact on HPI's structural and functional properties. Ultrasound treatment unfolded the protein structure, increased free amino and sulfhydryl groups, and altered the secondary structure. Curcumin addition enhanced free radical scavenging capacity. Conjugation with curcumin significantly improved emulsifying activity index (+ 2.6-fold), foam stability (+ 1.8-fold), and solubility (+ 0.9-fold) and further enhanced free radical scavenging capability (+ 2.4 or 2.7-fold). Conjugation with curcumin also enabled gel formation, as evidenced by a continuous increase in the storage modulus of HPI during heating and cooling. These findings highlight the potential of HPI-curcumin conjugates as healthy ingredients in functional food applications.
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- Xinye Liu
- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS), Nanjing 210014, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medicinal Substance and Utilization of Fresh Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medicinal Substance and Utilization of Fresh Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Zhu H, Cao Y, Zhang X, Hu Q, Xue F. Ultrasonication-mediated fabrication of artificial oleosomes from hemp seed oil-body proteins and rose essential oil for banana preservation. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2025; 119:107407. [PMID: 40449245 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2025] [Revised: 05/14/2025] [Accepted: 05/28/2025] [Indexed: 06/03/2025]
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This study systematically evaluates the efficacy of three emulsification strategies (ultrasonication, high-pressure homogenization, and high-speed shearing) in fabricating artificial oleosomes (AOs) stabilized by hemp seed oil body proteins (OBPs) and rose essential oil. Comparative analyses revealed that ultrasonication generated AOs with superior physicochemical attributes, including reduction in mean particle size, higher ζ-potential, and increased surface hydrophobicity compared to conventional methods. These structural enhancements correlated with improved functional performance: ultrasonicated AOs exhibited lower apparent viscosity, higher radical scavenging capacity, and reduction in light transmittance. Coatings derived from ultrasonicated AOs demonstrated exceptional barrier properties, achieving better water vapor permeability inhibition and oxygen transmission reduction relative to other coatings. Practical validation on bananas revealed that ultrasonicated AOs coatings extended shelf life through enzymatic browning suppression, moisture retention and content of soluble solids maintaining. The findings establish ultrasonication as a scalable strategy for engineering multifunctional AOs with applications in sustainable food preservation.
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- Haoran Zhu
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medicinal Substance and Utilization of Fresh Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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Cao Y, Hu Q, Xue F. Comparative Characterization of Oil Body Proteins from Hemp, Plum, and Jujube Seed and Their Application in Curcumin-Loaded Artificial Oleosomes. Polymers (Basel) 2025; 17:1346. [PMID: 40430642 PMCID: PMC12115041 DOI: 10.3390/polym17101346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2025] [Revised: 05/08/2025] [Accepted: 05/13/2025] [Indexed: 05/29/2025] Open
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The structural and functional characteristics of oil body proteins (OBPs) isolated from hemp, plum, and jujube seeds were systematically investigated, along with their potential application in constructing curcumin-loaded artificial oleosomes (AOs). OBPs were extracted through alkaline extraction coupled with ultrasonic disruption, followed by comprehensive physicochemical characterization using SDS-PAGE, FTIR spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and evaluation of particle size, zeta potential, surface hydrophobicity, solubility, thermal stability, and emulsification properties. Plum seed-derived OBPs were found to demonstrate superior emulsifying capacity and solubility, which were attributed to distinctive structural features, including the following: an elevated random coil content (13%), enhanced surface hydrophobicity (21,781 A.U.), reduced particle size (103 nm), and higher zeta potential (-46 mV). These structural advantages were correlated with improved interfacial adsorption capacity and colloidal stability. When employed in AO fabrication, plum seed OBPs produced curcumin-loaded systems exhibiting maximum encapsulation efficiency (92%), minimal droplet size (5.99 μm), and optimal bio-accessibility (50%) compared to their hemp- and jujube-based counterparts. Furthermore, AOs utilizing plum seed OBPs displayed enhanced antioxidant activity and significantly improved stability. The collective findings establish plum seed OBPs as exceptional natural emulsifiers with strong potential for bioactive compound delivery applications.
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- Yuhan Cao
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.C.); (Q.H.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.C.); (Q.H.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.C.); (Q.H.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medicinal Substance and Utilization of Fresh Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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Xue F, Zhao X, Li C, Adhikari B. Modification of plum seed protein isolate via enzymatic hydrolysis, polyphenol conjugation and polysaccharide complexation to enhance emulsification and encapsulation of essential oils. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 306:141812. [PMID: 40057084 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2025] [Accepted: 03/05/2025] [Indexed: 05/11/2025]
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Partial or limited hydrolysis, polyphenol conjugation, and polysaccharide complexation are widely used methods to improve emulsifying properties of plant proteins. These modifications enable proteins to encapsulate essential oils more effectively, thereby expanding their potential applications. In this study, plum seed protein isolate (PSPI) was modified by enzymatic hydrolysis (Alcalase, pepsin, and flavourzyme), followed by conjugation with polyphenols (catechin, curcumin, and proanthocyanidin), complexation with polysaccharides (gum Arabic, sodium alginate, and wolfberry polysaccharides) to evaluate their effects on PSPI's structure and functional properties. The results showed that all three methods significantly improved PSPI's emulsifying and encapsulating properties by modulating its structure, solubility, surface hydrophobicity, and interfacial tension. These modification methods significantly affected stability of essential oil emulsions and physicochemical properties of the resulting capsules. Hydrolysis with Alcalase, coacervation with gum Arabic, and conjugation with catechin produced emulsions with excellent storage, thermal, and ionic stability. The resulting capsules exhibited higher encapsulation efficiency, improved dispersion, greater thermal stability, enhanced antioxidant and antibacterial activities, and a slower release rate. These findings suggest that PSPI hydrolysates, conjugates, and complexes could serve as preservatives, flavor enhancers, and antimicrobial agents, with potential applications in food packaging, oral care products (chewing gum, mouthwashes, and toothpaste), and niche pharmaceutical formulations.
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- Feng Xue
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medicinal Substance and Utilization of Fresh Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.
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Moon SH, Cho SJ. Binding mechanism and structural characteristics of alloyed protein complex for enhanced solubility of hemp seed protein isolate. Food Chem 2025; 464:141416. [PMID: 39406148 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/22/2024] [Indexed: 11/21/2024]
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Despite the numerous health benefits and high digestibility of hemp seed protein isolate (HPI), its low solubility at neutral pH limits its utilization in the food industry. Therefore, we subjected insoluble HPI and soluble mung bean protein isolate (MBPI) to pH co-shifting under extremely alkaline conditions to form an alloyed protein complex (A-HM). At a mass ratio of HPI:MBPI of 50:50, A-HM exhibited the highest solubility (95.30 ± 0.99 %), and also had high resistance to heat treatment. Native PAGE demonstrated the formation of alloyed protein complexes, and particle size analysis revealed that A-HM exhibited small particle sizes and dispersion in water without aggregation of HPI. Owing to their small size, numerous hydrophobic residues and aromatic ring of HPI were exposed on the surface. Hydrophobic interactions predominantly governed the binding force involved in the formation of A-HM. Our findings may enhance HPI applications in the food industry, particularly in plant-based beverages.
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- Su-Hyeon Moon
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea,.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea,.
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Gholivand S, Tan TB, Yusoff MM, Qoms MS, Wang Y, Liu Y, Nyam KL, Tan CP. Eco-friendly encapsulation: Investigating plant-based protein-alginate shells for efficient delivery and digestion of hemp seed oil encapsulated via supercritical CO 2 dispersion. Food Chem 2025; 463:141515. [PMID: 39395350 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 09/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024]
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In this study, supercritical carbon dioxide solution-enhanced dispersion (SEDS) was used to encapsulate hemp seed oil (HSO) within matrices of hemp seed protein isolate (HPI), pea protein (PPI) and soy protein (SPI) (0.5 % w/v) in complex with alginate (AL) (0.01 % w/v). The effects of different pH levels (3-9), NaCl concentrations (0-200 mmol/L) and simulated gastrointestinal conditions on HSO release and digestion patterns were analyzed. The findings revealed that SPI/AL microcapsules effectively maintained structural integrity and controlled oil release across diverse pH levels and salt concentrations. During gastrointestinal phases, minimal oil release was observed during oral digestion (<25 % for all samples), while significant (P < 0.05) gastric release occurred in PPI/AL (55.4 %) and SPI/AL (78.1 %) microcapsules. Surprisingly, HPI/AL microcapsules exhibited delayed and sustained release (27.9 %), indicating their potential as ideal wall material for delivering sensitive food and pharmaceutical ingredients to the intestinal stage while minimizing damage in the harsh gastric environment.
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- Somayeh Gholivand
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety (POPS), Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Li C, Zheng Y, Xiong X, Xue F. Production of protein-epigallocatechin gallate conjugates using free radicals induced by ultrasound and their gelation behavior. Food Chem 2025; 463:141300. [PMID: 39306991 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 11/14/2024]
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In this study, free radicals generated by ultrasound were used to prepare conjugates of food proteins (soybean protein isolates, sodium caseinate and gelatin) with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). The changes in free amino and sulfhydryl group contents were used to confirm the occurrence of conjugation. The formation of covalent interactions on surface hydrophobicity, functional groups, structures, thermal stability, and gelation behavior of three proteins were investigated. The results showed that conjugation led to decrease in free amino and sulfhydryl group contents, reduction in the intensity of amide A and fluorescence intensity, and increase in β-fold content. The conjugation also resulted in a decrease in surface hydrophobicity and thermal stability of soybean protein isolates and sodium caseinate, but an increase in the surface hydrophobicity and thermal stability of gelatin. Furthermore, the covalent bonding between proteins and EGCG improved gel strength, water holding capacity, and resulted in a denser and more compact microstructure.
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- Chen Li
- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medicinal Substance and Utilization of Fresh Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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Shylla E, Sunil CK, Rawson A, Venkatachalapathy N. High-intensity ultrasound modification of techno-functional and structural properties of white finger millet protein fractions. J Food Sci 2024; 89:8999-9014. [PMID: 39495591 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 10/05/2024] [Indexed: 11/06/2024]
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In this study, albumin, globulin, and glutelin were extracted from white finger millet, and their amino acid content, functional and structural properties were investigated. The protein concentration of albumin, globulin, and glutelin were 76.01%, 74.32%, and 69.55%, respectively. The results showed that all the fractions had a significant amount of essential amino acids. Aqueous protein dispersions (10%, w/v) were treated for 12 min at different ultrasound power levels (100, 200, and 300 W). The solubility, emulsifying, and foaming properties of albumin and glutelin were significantly (p < 0.05) improved after ultrasound treatment (20 kHz) which indicates that ultrasound could unfold protein aggregates. A decrease in particle size, increase in surface hydrophobicity, and zeta potential correlated with improved functional properties. Ultrasound treatment reduced the size of all proteins except for fractions at 300 W and also sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis revealed a significant change in the molecular weight of albumin and glutelin at 300 W. Scanning electron microscopy of treated protein fraction showed distinctive microstructure with irregular structure compared to untreated protein fraction. Although Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectra of proteins were similar after ultrasonication, a partial increase in the intensity of the Amide A band was observed. In conclusion, the ultrasound-treated protein fraction can be used as a high-value plant-based emulsifier.
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- Eleonora Shylla
- Department of Food Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Food Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality Testing, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Food Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Liu Y, Fei Y, Li C, Cheng J, Xue F. Impact of Probiotic Fermentation on the Physicochemical Properties of Hemp Seed Protein Gels. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:3032. [PMID: 39518240 PMCID: PMC11548347 DOI: 10.3390/polym16213032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2024] [Revised: 10/27/2024] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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Hemp seed protein isolates (HPI) were used to produce a gel through probiotic fermentation. This study assessed how fermentation time (ranging from 0 to 16 h) affected the physicochemical properties of the HPI gel. The results indicated that gel formation began after 8 h of fermentation, as demonstrated by a pH decrease, an increase in particle size, and the development of aggregation observed through fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy. The gel produced after 16 h of fermentation showed the highest viscosity, storage modulus, and gel strength, attributed to stronger molecular interactions, including non-covalent and covalent crosslinking. However, the gel produced after 12 h of fermentation showed the highest water-holding capacity, and extending the fermentation beyond 12 h caused a decrease in water-holding capacity. Additionally, the subunits tended to form polymers after fermentation, suggesting that gel formation was influenced by both acidification and specific covalent crosslinking. These findings propose that HPI could serve as a viable alternative for developing plant-based gel products.
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- Yipeng Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.L.); (Y.F.); (J.C.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Classical Prescription, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.L.); (Y.F.); (J.C.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Classical Prescription, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.L.); (Y.F.); (J.C.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Classical Prescription, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; (Y.L.); (Y.F.); (J.C.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Classical Prescription, Nanjing 210023, China
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López-Mártir KU, Armando Ulloa J, Urías-Silvas JE, Rosas-Ulloa P, Ramírez-Ramírez JC, Resendiz-Vazquez JA. Modification of the physicochemical, functional, biochemical and structural properties of a soursop seed (Annona muricata L.) protein isolate treated with high-intensity ultrasound. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 105:106870. [PMID: 38579570 PMCID: PMC11004696 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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The obtained seeds from fruit processing are considered by-products containing proteins that could be utilized as ingredients in food manufacturing. However, in the specific case of soursop seeds, their usage for the preparation of protein isolates is limited. In this investigation a protein isolate from soursop seeds (SSPI) was obtained by alkaline extraction and isoelectric precipitation methods. The SSPI was sonicated at 200, 400 and 600 W during 15 and 30 min and its effect on the physicochemical, functional, biochemical, and structural properties was evaluated. Ultrasound increased (p < 0.05) up to 5 % protein content, 261 % protein solubility, 60.7 % foaming capacity, 30.2 % foaming stability, 86 % emulsifying activity index, 4.1 % emulsifying stability index, 85.4 % in vitro protein digestibility, 423.4 % albumin content, 83 % total sulfhydryl content, 316 % free sulfhydryl content, 236 % α-helix, 46 % β-sheet, and 43 % β-turn of SSPI, in comparison with the control treatment without ultrasound. Furthermore, ultrasound decreased (p < 0.05) up to 50 % particle size, 37 % molecular flexibility, 68 % surface hydrophobicity, 41 % intrinsic florescence spectrum, and 60 % random coil content. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed smooth structures of the SSPI with molecular weights ranging from 12 kDa to 65 kDa. The increase of albumins content in the SSPI by ultrasound was highly correlated (r = 0.962; p < 0.01) with the protein solubility. Improving the physicochemical, functional, biochemical and structural properties of SSPI by ultrasound could contribute to its utilization as ingredient in food industry.
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- Kevin Ulises López-Mártir
- Maestría en Ciencias Biológico Agropecuarias en el Área de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Tepic-Compostela, Xalisco 63780, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Maestría en Ciencias Biológico Agropecuarias en el Área de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Tepic-Compostela, Xalisco 63780, Nayarit, Mexico; Centro de Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura Amado Nervo, Tepic 63155, Nayarit, Mexico.
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- Tecnología Alimentaria, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco A. C., Avenida Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Centro de Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura Amado Nervo, Tepic 63155, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Unidad Académica de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Compostela-Chapalilla Km 3.5, Compostela 63700, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Epigmenio González 500, San Pablo 76130, Querétaro, Mexico
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Dubey A, Tripathy PP. Ultrasound-mediated hydration of finger millet: Effects on antinutrients, techno-functional and bioactive properties, with evaluation of ANN-PSO and RSM optimization methods. Food Chem 2024; 435:137516. [PMID: 37774624 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Finger millet, rich in nutrients, faces bioavailability limitations due to antinutrients like phytates and tannins that can be reduced by ultrasound mediated hydration (USH). Here, USH process of finger millet was optimized by varying ultrasound amplitude, water to grain ratio (W:G), treatment time, and frequency for reducing antinutrients and improving techno-functional attributes. USH resulted in a maximum reduction of 73% and 71% in phytates and tannins, respectively. The process was modeled using artificial neural network (ANN) and response surface methodology (RSM). ANN outperformed RSM in process prediction, and particle swarm optimization (ANN-PSO) suggested optimal conditions: 76% amplitude, W:G of 3.5:1, 17.5 min treatment time at 40 kHz. USH samples showed higher β-sheet, β-turn, and random coil proportions, with lower α-helix levels. Multivariate analysis also identified higher amplitude and frequency, with shorter treatment time as desirable USH conditions. USH could aid in enhancing commercial viability and nutritional quality of finger millet.
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- Arpan Dubey
- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India.
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Amyoony J, Dabas T, Gorman M, Moss R, McSweeney MB. Sensory properties of thickened tomato soup enhanced with different sources of protein (whey, soy, hemp, and pea). J Texture Stud 2023. [PMID: 37859519 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
Abstract
Thickened soup formulations were created with different proteins (hemp, soy, pea, and whey) to improve protein and fluid intake. The formulations consisted of a control soup, and soups with 6% whey protein, 6% hemp protein, 6% pea protein, and 6% soy protein by volume. The suitability of the samples for those living with dysphagia was evaluated using the international dysphagia diet standardization initiative (IDDSI) spoon tilt test and a sensory trial (51 older adults and 51 younger adults). The sensory trial used nine-point hedonic scales and check-all-that-apply to evaluate the different formulations. The sample with the whey addition was not significantly different than the control in terms of liking of flavor and texture, but it decreased the participants' overall liking. The hemp, pea, and soy decreased overall liking as well as liking of flavor and texture. They were associated with off-flavors, aftertaste, and astringency. The responses from the older and younger adults were compared and significant differences were found in their liking of the texture, with the older adults finding the formulations' texture significantly more acceptable. Overall, the study identified that hemp, pea, and soy did not create acceptable thickened soup formulations and the hemp and pea formulations did not achieve a consistency level that is acceptable for those living with dysphagia.
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- Jamal Amyoony
- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Kalla-Bertholdt AM, Baier AK, Rauh C. Potential of Modification of Techno-Functional Properties and Structural Characteristics of Citrus, Apple, Oat, and Pea Dietary Fiber by High-Intensity Ultrasound. Foods 2023; 12:3663. [PMID: 37835316 PMCID: PMC10572798 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Plant fibers are rich in dietary fiber and micronutrients but often exhibit poor functionality. Ultrasonication can affect the particle size of plant fiber, thereby influencing other techno-functional properties. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of high-intensity ultrasound on citrus, apple, oat, and pea fiber. Initially, solutions containing 1 wt% of plant fiber were homogenized using ultrasonication (amplitude 116 µm, t = 150 s, energy density = 225 kJ/L, P¯ = 325 W). Due to cavitation effects induced by ultrasound, differences in particle size and a shift in the ratio of insoluble and alcohol-insoluble fractions for dietary fiber were observed. Additionally, viscosities for citrus and apple fiber increased from 1.4 Pa·s to 84.4 Pa·s and from 1.34 Pa·s to 31.7 Pa·s, respectively, at shear rates of 100 1s. This was attributed to observed differences in the microstructure. Freeze-dried samples of purified citrus and apple fiber revealed thin and nearly transparent layers, possibly contributing to enhanced water binding capacity and, therefore, increased viscosity. Water binding capacity for citrus fiber increased from 18.2 g/g to 41.8 g/g, and a 40% increase was observed for apple fiber. Finally, ultrasound demonstrated itself be an effective technology for modifying the techno-functional properties of plant fiber, such as water binding capacity.
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- Ann-Marie Kalla-Bertholdt
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Food Process Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin, Koenigin-Luise-Str. 22, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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Lao Y, Ye Q, Wang Y, Vongsvivut J, Selomulya C. Quantifying the effects of pre-roasting on structural and functional properties of yellow pea proteins. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113180. [PMID: 37689931 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
Abstract
Roasting could modify the protein structure/conformation, contributing to changes in functional properties. Here we investigated the effects of pre-roasting on the extraction efficiency, structural and functional properties of pea protein concentrates and isolates (PPC and PPI) produced from yellow split peas. The shorter roasting times (150 °C, 10 and 20 min) had little effect on protein yields and could increase the solubility of PPC or PPI by ∼ 12% at pH 7 and enhance the solubility of PPI by ∼ 12% (10-min roasting) and ∼ 24% (20-min roasting) at pH 3. However, a longer duration of pre-roasting (150 °C, 30 min) significantly reduced the extraction efficiency of PPC and PPI by ∼ 30% and ∼ 61%, respectively. Meanwhile, pre-roasting had minor effects on SDS-PAGE profiles and the secondary structures of pea proteins but significantly altered tertiary structures by reducing free sulfhydryl groups, increasing disulfide bonds and surface hydrophobicity. As for the emulsifying properties, pre-roasting improved the emulsion ability index (EAI) of PPC and PPI but decreased the emulsion stability index (ESI) of PPC and had no significant effect on PPI. Moreover, PPC and PPI with shorter pre-roasting duration (10 and 20 min) had endothermic peaks and showed a slight decrease in the denaturation temperature (Td) and the onset temperature (To), respectively. Overall, the study demonstrated that controlled pre-roasting at 150 °C for 10 min and 20 min altered protein structures (mainly tertiary structures), improving the solubility and EAI of pea proteins at pH 7, while retaining their thermal properties in comparison to unroasted samples.
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- Yanyan Lao
- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Infrared Microspectroscopy Beamline, ANSTO Australian Synchrotron, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Kalla-Bertholdt AM, Baier AK, Rauh C. Influence of High-Intensity Ultrasound on Characteristics and Bioaccessibility of Pea Protein in Fiber-Enriched Suspensions. Foods 2023; 12:3160. [PMID: 37685093 PMCID: PMC10487063 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Pea protein is of high interest for the food industry owing to its low allergenicity and high nutritional value. However, it often exhibits poor functionality, such as low solubility. The presence of dietary fiber in food products is beneficial for human health but may decrease the bioaccessibility of nutrients. Ultrasound, as a promising green technology, may influence properties of fibers and proteins and, thus, bioaccessibility. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of high-intensity ultrasound on the characteristics and protein bioaccessibility of protein-fiber suspensions. Suspensions containing different fiber compounds (1 wt.%) and pea protein (5 wt.%) were homogenized using high-intensity ultrasound (amplitude 116 µm, t = 150 s, energy density = 225 kJ/L, P¯ = 325 W). Owing to sonication-induced cavitation, the dispersibility of the protein was enhanced, and the viscosity of solutions containing citrus or apple fiber was increased. FE-SEM revealed the formation of different fiber-protein networks during sonication. Even if viscosity is known to have an impact on the bioaccessibility of nutrients, no restrictions on the digestibility of protein were detected during an in vitro digestion. Thus, protein uptake is probably not affected, and ultrasound can be used to modify the technofunctionality of fibers and proteins without any nutritional disadvantages.
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- Ann-Marie Kalla-Bertholdt
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Food Process Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin, Koenigin-Luise-Str. 22, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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Zhao X, Li C, Xue F. Effects of whey protein-polyphenol conjugates incorporation on physicochemical and intelligent pH-sensing properties of carboxymethyl cellulose based films. FUTURE FOODS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Zhang L, Zhang J, Wen P, Xu J, Xu H, Cui G, Wang J. Effect of High-Intensity Ultrasound Pretreatment on the Properties of the Transglutaminase (TGase)-Induced β-Conglycinin (7S) Gel. Foods 2023; 12:foods12102037. [PMID: 37238854 DOI: 10.3390/foods12102037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the effects of different high-intensity ultrasound (HIU) pretreatment times (0-60 min) on the structure of β-conglycinin (7S) and the structural and functional properties of 7S gels induced by transglutaminase (TGase). Analysis of 7S conformation revealed that 30 min HIU pretreatment significantly induced the unfolding of the 7S structure, with the smallest particle size (97.59 nm), the highest surface hydrophobicity (51.42), and the lowering and raising of the content of the α-helix and β-sheet, respectively. Gel solubility showed that HIU facilitated the formation of ε-(γ-glutamyl)lysine isopeptide bonds, which maintain the stability and integrity of the gel network. The SEM revealed that the three-dimensional network structure of the gel at 30 min exhibited filamentous and homogeneous properties. Among them, the gel strength and water-holding capacity were approximately 1.54 and 1.23 times higher than those of the untreated 7S gels, respectively. The 7S gel obtained the highest thermal denaturation temperature (89.39 °C), G', and G″, and the lowest tan δ. Correlation analysis demonstrated that the gel functional properties were negatively correlated with particle size and the α-helix, while positively with Ho and β-sheet. By contrast, gels without sonication or with excessive pretreatment showed a large pore size and inhomogeneous gel network, and poor properties. These results will provide a theoretical basis for the optimization of HIU pretreatment conditions during TGase-induced 7S gel formation, to improve gelling properties.
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- Lan Zhang
- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- Tourism and Cuisine College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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Wang Y, Liu J, Zhang Z, Meng X, Yang T, Shi W, He R, Ma H. Insights into Ultrasonication Treatment on the Characteristics of Cereal Proteins: Functionality, Conformational and Physicochemical Characteristics. Foods 2023; 12:foods12050971. [PMID: 36900488 PMCID: PMC10000784 DOI: 10.3390/foods12050971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It would be impossible to imagine a country where cereals and their byproducts were not at the peak of foodstuff systems as a source of food, fertilizer, or for fiber and fuel production. Moreover, the production of cereal proteins (CPs) has recently attracted the scientific community's interest due to the increasing demands for physical wellbeing and animal health. However, the nutritional and technological enhancements of CPs are needed to ameliorate their functional and structural properties. Ultrasonic technology is an emerging nonthermal method to change the functionality and conformational characteristics of CPs. Scope and approach: This article briefly discusses the effects of ultrasonication on the characteristics of CPs. The effects of ultrasonication on the solubility, emulsibility, foamability, surface-hydrophobicity, particle-size, conformational-structure, microstructural, enzymatic-hydrolysis, and digestive properties are summarized. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrate that ultrasonication could be used to enhance the characteristics of CPs. Proper ultrasonic treatment could improve functionalities such as solubility, emulsibility, and foamability, and is a good method for altering protein structures (including surface hydrophobicity, sulfhydryl and disulfide bonds, particle size, secondary and tertiary structures, and microstructure). In addition, ultrasonic treatment could effectively promote the enzymolytic efficiency of CPs. Furthermore, the in vitro digestibility was enhanced after suitable sonication treatment. Therefore, ultrasonication technology is a useful method to modify cereal protein functionality and structure for the food industry.
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- Yang Wang
- College of Tourism and Cooking & College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Tourism and Cooking & College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Tourism and Cooking & College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
- Correspondence: (Z.Z.); (R.H.); Tel.: +86-(511)-8878-0174 (R.H.)
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- College of Tourism and Cooking & College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Tourism and Cooking & College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Tourism and Cooking & College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Correspondence: (Z.Z.); (R.H.); Tel.: +86-(511)-8878-0174 (R.H.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Rawat R, Saini CS. High-Intensity Ultrasound (HIUS) Treatment of Sunnhemp Protein Isolate (Crotalaria juncea L.): Modification of Functional, Structural, and Microstructural Properties. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-023-03011-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Rawat R, Saini CS. High‐intensity ultrasound treatment: An effective way of modifying thermal and rheological properties of sunnhemp (
Crotalaria juncea
) protein isolate (
SHPI
) by varying ultrasound amplitude and time. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Rashmi Rawat
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Sangrur Punjab India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Sangrur Punjab India
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Yao S, Li W, Wu Y, Martin GJO, Ashokkumar M. The Impact of High-Intensity Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction on the Structural and Functional Properties of Hempseed Protein Isolate (HPI). Foods 2023; 12:348. [PMID: 36673438 PMCID: PMC9858475 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Hempseed protein has become a promising candidate as a future alternative protein source due to its high nutritional value. In the current study, hempseed protein isolate (HPI) was obtained using ultrasonic-assisted extraction with the aim to improve the functionality of HPI via protein structure modification. The solubility of HPI could be improved twofold under 20 kHz ultrasound processing compared to conventional alkaline extraction-isoelectric point precipitation. The protein solubility was gradually enhanced as the ultrasonic power improved, whereas excessive ultrasound intensity would cause a decline in protein solubility. Ultrasonic processing was found to have beneficial effects on the other functionalities of the extracted HPI, such as emulsifying and foaming properties. This improvement can be ascribed to the physical effects of acoustic cavitation that changed the secondary and tertiary structures of the protein to enhance surface hydrophobicity and decrease the particle size of the extracted protein aggregates. In addition, more available thiols were observed in US-treated samples, which could be another reason for improved functionality. However, the results of this study also revealed that prolonged high-power ultrasound exposure may eventually have a detrimental impact on HPI functional properties due to protein aggregation. Overall, this study suggests that high intensity ultrasound can enhance the functionality of HPI, which may ultimately improve its value in HPI-based food products.
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- Shunyu Yao
- Sonochemistry Group, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Sonochemistry Group, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Sonochemistry Group, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Algal Processing Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Sonochemistry Group, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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Liu X, Xue F, Adhikari B. Production of hemp protein isolate-polyphenol conjugates through ultrasound and alkali treatment methods and their characterization. FUTURE FOODS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Hemp protein isolate-polysaccharide complex coacervates and their application as emulsifiers in oil-in-water emulsions. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fu Y, Liu C, Yan X, Jiang G, Dang Q, Wang L, Liu X. Physicochemical and functional properties of the muscle protein fraction of Hypomesus olidus. Food Chem X 2022; 16:100484. [PMID: 36313272 PMCID: PMC9615135 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The physicochemical and functional properties of myofibrillar protein (MP), sarcoplasmic protein (SP), and myostromin (MY) in Hypomesus olidus muscle were evaluated and reported in this study. These fractions are rich in Glu. Three proteins exhibited significantly different morphologies, colors, and particle sizes. The main protein bands of MP, SP, and MY are 15-220 kDa, 26-60 kDa, and 15-245 kDa, respectively. In particular, MP is more hydrophobic. Three proteins exhibited a maximum UV absorption peak at 270 nm, and all amide I secondary structures were shown to be composed of repetitive units (e.g., α-helices and β-sheets). The three proteins demonstrated a predominantly amorphous halo, with Td values of 52.22 °C, 59.16 °C, and 58.09 °C. Regarding their properties in water/oil absorption, emulsification, and foaming, MP is the most preferred, followed by SP and MY. In conclusion, Hypomesus olidus muscle proteins are novel and potential functional nutrition ingredients for the food industry.
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- Yuan Fu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun 130118, China
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- Finance and Taxation College, Jilin Business and Technology College, No. 1666, Kalun Lake Street, Changchun 130102, Jilin, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun 130118, China
- Corresponding authors.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun 130118, China
- Corresponding authors.
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